Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Dorset Gold |
| SKU | HC-8 |
| Hex | #DDB673 |
| RGB | 221, 182, 115 |
| HSL | 38°, 61%, 66% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold
Dorset Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Dorset Gold is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Dorset Gold within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #DDB673 in HSL space. Pair Dorset Gold with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dorset Gold from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore HC-8 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dorset Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dorset Gold is Tarnished Trumpet (SW 9026) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tarnished Trumpet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dorset Gold
Behr's nearest match is Beehive (M270-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorset Gold without repainting risk. See the full Beehive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dorset Gold
Valspar's nearest match is Straw Hat (V055-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52.3 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorset Gold without repainting risk. See the full Straw Hat swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dorset Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Apollo Gold (PPG16-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorset Gold without repainting risk. See the full Apollo Gold swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dorset Gold
Glidden's nearest match is Apollo Gold (PPG16-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorset Gold without repainting risk. See the full Apollo Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dorset Gold
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Dorset Gold. The nearest is Citrus Zest (120-5DB) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Citrus Zest swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dorset Gold
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dorset Gold is Etruscan Gold (HGSW 2195) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Etruscan Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dorset Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Burst of Gold (DE5333), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorset Gold without repainting risk. See the full Burst of Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dorset Gold
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Cottage Feel (JG-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorset Gold without repainting risk. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dorset Gold
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Print Room Yellow (NO. 69), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorset Gold without repainting risk. See the full Print Room Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dorset Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dorset Gold is Tropical Dream (0912) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Dream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dorset Gold
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dorset Gold is Tropical Dream (0912) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Dream swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dorset Gold
Rodda has no exact twin of Dorset Gold. The nearest is Custard (CA138) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Custard swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dorset Gold
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dorset Gold is Oak Fringe (BD67) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Fringe swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dorset Gold
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Dorset Gold. The nearest is Tilton (TILTON) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tilton swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dorset Gold
Backdrop has no exact twin of Dorset Gold. The nearest is Eames (BD-EA) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eames swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dorset Gold
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dorset Gold is Tropical Dream (0912) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Dream swatch →